Jacob Nienhuys built 236 good workers' homes in the Staatsliedenbuurt, featuring inner courtyards, childcare, and porcelain bathtubs
Between 1894 and 1903, tobacco trader Jacob Nienhuys financed the Maatschappij voor Volkswoningen to construct 236 high-quality social housing units in Amsterdam's Staatsliedenbuurt. These homes included amenities such as inner courtyards, childcare facilities, and porcelain bathtubs, contrasting with the poor condition of most contemporary worker housing.
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